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Students who skip school could face new punishments, including loss of driver’s license
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (461+ words) ATLANTA " Students with too many unexcused absences would be barred from playing sports and could lose their driver's license under legislation approved by the state Senate on Thursday, Feb. 26. "These are privileges," said Sen. Jason Dickerson, R-Canton. "And this bill…...
Newton County Schools celebrates National School Social Work Week
3+ hour ago (461+ words) This week, Newton County Schools (NCS) is celebrating National School Social Work Week and the professionals who help ensure NCS students are supported, connected and ready to thrive. This year's theme, "Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact," captures the heart…...
Life Now Young Adults creates a local Christ-centered community
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (766+ words) Life Now Young Adults is a place where smiles are big, and a passion for the mission of Jesus Christ is even bigger." A space that started with as few as five attendees has turned into something larger than expected,…...
Newton County Schools announces middle school District Science Fair winners
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (427+ words) Newton County Schools announces middle school District Science Fair winners'The Covington News Newton County Schools (NCS) announced the winners of the NCS Middle School District Science and Engineering Fair. First-place winners will represent Newton County Schools at the Griffin RESA…...
Covington Zaxbys donates $10,000 to childhood cancer foundation
3+ week, 4+ day ago (83+ words) Covington Zaxbys donates $10,000 to childhood cancer foundation'The Covington News On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Zaxbys issued a $10,000 donation to the CURE Childhood Cancer Foundation. The chain restaurant's four Covington locations were among 11 locations in Georgia and South Carolina that donated proceeds from…...
Families are invited to participate in children’s brain study
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (310+ words) Researchers at Oxford College of Emory University are inviting families to take part in an ongoing study exploring how children learn patterns'and how early experiences may shape this learning. The study is open to children ages 612 and their caregiver(s). Families…...
PASSIONS INTO PROFITS: Local siblings define what it means to be young entrepreneurs
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (780+ words) Two local teenagers know exactly what it means to put their talents to good use. Tyrus and Myla Mosley, brother and sister, have become regulars at markets and fairs around the state. Under the guidance of their father Tarik, the…...
Donee Morain signs to play for Georgia Tech softball
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (472+ words) Alongside four of her teammates in the Eastside auditorium, Donee Morain put pen to paper as she was officially signed to Georgia Tech. Morain signed to become part of the Yellow Jackets" softball program, and she noted how she will…...
Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley’s 2025 Holiday Card designs
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (470+ words) Newton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley, III faced a joyful challenge this year'selecting artwork to feature on his official 2025 holiday card. With so many exceptional submissions from talented student artists across the district, choosing only one design proved impossible....
Lady Rams fall in first round to a high-powered North Gwinnett team
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (924+ words) SUWANEE, Ga. " The Newton Lady Rams were unable to overcome a persistent North Gwinnett offense on Tuesday as the team fell in the opening round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. Newton finished as the No. 4 ranked team from Region 4-AAAAAA,…...